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Ranberg Family History

Ranberg Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ramberg, Granberg, Renberg, Tanberg, Tranberg, Amberg, Walberg

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Where is the Ranberg family from?

You can see how Ranberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ranberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Ranberg families living in Minnesota. This was about 94% of all the recorded Ranberg's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Ranberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ranberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ranberg. 38% of Ranberg men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ranberg women worked as a Secretary.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Proprietor
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Ranberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 583 census records available for the last name Ranberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranberg census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 150 immigration records available for the last name Ranberg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 273 military records available for the last name Ranberg. For the veterans among your Ranberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranberg lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Ranberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Ranberg in 1969 was 99, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ranberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ranberg ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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